Patents by Inventor Lee A. Sutherland

Lee A. Sutherland has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9997190
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Anthony Pollard, Lee A. Sutherland
  • Publication number: 20180018995
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Anthony Pollard, Lee A. Sutherland
  • Publication number: 20100027159
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher A. Pollard, Lee A. Sutherland
  • Patent number: 7508621
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher A. Pollard, Lee A. Sutherland
  • Patent number: 7446971
    Abstract: Described herein is a mobile data storage magazine for interacting with a docking station. The magazine can include a magazine frame containing a plurality of operatively interconnected disk drives, a first contact element associated with the magazine frame capable of conducting electrical power to at least one of the plurality of disk drives when engaged with a second contact element associated with the docking station wherein the first and second contact elements are adapted to cooperate in a non male/female relationship. The magazine can further comprise a first communication element capable of conducting data between at least one of the plurality of disk drives and the docking station when the first communication element is operatively linked to a second communication element associated with the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Christopher Thompson, Matthew Thomas Starr, Ronald Permut, Lee A. Sutherland, Peter J. Kumpon, Christopher A. Pollard, Clark D. Brace
  • Patent number: 7310833
    Abstract: A lift is provided to facilitate access to swimming pools and spas. The lift includes a base and a mast extending therefrom. An arm pivotally connects to the mast. A seat assembly connects to the arm. An overhead support is positioned above the seat assembly. A first actuator moves the arm about the mast, thereby moving the seat assembly between raised and lowered positions, to bring the seat assembly out of and into a pool. A second actuator rotates the seat assembly relative to the base to position the seat assembly over the pool or deck. In use, the lift attaches to a pool deck, adjacent the pool, and a user accesses the seat assembly from the deck. The second actuator rotates about the base to position the user over the water. The first actuator lowers the seat assembly, and the user exits the seat assembly into the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Spectrum Products, LLC
    Inventors: John P. Maguire, Joey Bill G. Weimer, George E. Bowman, Scott Thomas Cardinal, Lee A. Sutherland
  • Patent number: 7154703
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Peter J. Kumpon, Lee A. Sutherland, Christopher A. Pollard, Clark D. Brace
  • Publication number: 20040264041
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter J. Kumpon, Lee A. Sutherland, Christopher A. Pollard, Clark D. Brace
  • Publication number: 20040264042
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher A. Pollard, Lee A. Sutherland, Christopher J. Kulish, Christopher J. Kulish
  • Publication number: 20040105187
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jennifer L. Woodruff, Clark D. Brace, Ronald M. Permut, David W. Roecker, Lee A. Sutherland
  • Patent number: 6639751
    Abstract: The present invention provides an architecture for a data cartridge library that has a high data density footprint, i.e., is capable of storing data cartridges such that the density of data stored per area of floor space is high. In one embodiment, the architecture includes a plurality of shelves with each shelf capable of holding at least one data cartridge drawer that holds cartridges such that the face of the cartridges stored therein are substantially parallel to a side of the library.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Clark D. Brace, Ron M. Permut, David W. Roecker, Lee A. Sutherland, Jennifer L. Woodruff
  • Publication number: 20030076618
    Abstract: The present invention provides an architecture for a data cartridge library that has a high data density footprint, i.e., is capable of storing data cartridges such that the density of data stored per area of floor space is high. In one embodiment, the architecture includes a plurality of shelves with each shelf capable of holding at least one data cartridge drawer that holds cartridges such that the face of the cartridges stored therein are substantially parallel to a side of the library.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Clark D. Brace, Ron M. Permut, David W. Roecker, Lee A. Sutherland, Jennifer L. Woodruff
  • Patent number: 6520621
    Abstract: A replaceable inkjet printhead cleaner service station system has separate replaceable cleaning units for maintaining each printhead in an inkjet printing mechanism. Each cleaning unit has a printhead wiper, a printhead snout wiper, a capping system, a spittoon, and an ink solvent application system. A set of non-replaceable wiper scrapers are supported by the service station frame. When printing with interchangeable printheads that dispense mutually incompatible inks the cleaning units are exchanged when installing a printhead with an ink which is incompatible with the ink dispensed by a previous printhead to avoid cross-contamination if the inks at the wipers and caps. To prevent cross-contamination at the permanent scrapers, the scraper for each pen is divided into two separate regions each dedicated to cleaning only one wiper associated with one type of ink. A method is provided for cleaning an inkjet printhead, along with a printing mechanism employing such a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: B. Michael Eckard, Eric Joseph Johnson, Lee A. Sutherland, Antoni Murcia
  • Patent number: D403528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: James C Dow, Modest Khovaylo, Daniel R. Dauner, Lee A. Sutherland